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Asbestos Artex Removal in Oval, Greater London
Artex removal for properties in Oval and Greater London: Artex removal, with testing first.
- Loft conversions
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Artex removal near Oval
Where asbestos turns up
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some included a little chrysotile.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
Non-domestic buildings like St Stephen's Church of England Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
What to look for in a quote
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- What paperwork you get
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
How artex removal works in Oval
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. Whether it’s ceilings before downlights go in and coatings scraped during DIY, we deal with coated plasterboard, swirl patterns and coated ceiling roses and more.
In London conversions like those in Oval, one ceiling may have several coatings from different decades, so each may need testing. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Location
- Oval (SW8, SW9, SW1P)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Our quotes take into account:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Parking and access charges
- The size of the job
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What to photograph
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Labels, if any
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Where we could park
- An overall view
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
Nearby places to Oval
Other services in Oval
Responsibilities for owners
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Oval must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Textured ceilings in Oval
Oval is about 1 mile north of Stockwell, in Greater London. For Artex jobs in Oval, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. We work in 764 places across Greater London.
Older homes across Oval may have coatings added during past renovations. For rented flats close to Vauxhall station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
This part of Greater London takes in SW8, SW9 and SW1P, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Your property could be on Lett Road, Rita Road and Wyvil Road or the roads around them. You will find Oval on the A203 and A3204, so it’s easy for us to reach. For properties just outside Oval, we cover Kennington (1 mile north), South Lambeth (1 mile south-west), Little Portugal (1 mile south), North Brixton (1 mile south-east) and Vauxhall (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover City of Westminster (3 miles north-west), Marylebone (3 miles north-west), Kensington (4 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles north), Shoreditch (4 miles north-east) and Walthamstow (8 miles north-east).
Oval is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Nearby you’ll also find The Gordon Hospital (1 mile north-west) and Gabriel's Wharf (1.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Bellenden Road Nature Garden and Ludgate Hill.
- Local schools include Archbishop Tenison's Church of England School (less than half a mile north-east) and St Peter's School (under half a mile north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Crown and Thistle pub (under half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Lambeth Palace Library (1.1 miles north) and City and Liberty of Westminster (1.3 miles north)
The scope of Artex removal
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Oval: your questions answered
Do textured ceilings in Oval homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
Could my house in Oval contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Oval can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
How can I get a price?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is. To do that, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You’ll get available dates with the quote.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both work; it depends on the room. We will advise for each room.
Can I just skim over it?
Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but don’t sand it first, and record that it’s there.
Can I do it myself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Choosing the right option
Testing first can save a lot: a clear result means normal methods. Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
What you get
- Domestic and commercial work
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- No removal until we know what it is
- Reports and results you can share
Take a look at how we quote or our cost guide.
After the job
Share the paperwork with your trades.
After we have finished:
- Each different coating needs testing
- Photos help us quote
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Empty the rooms in advance
Avoid these
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
How we work
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly before the seals come down. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Getting a price
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Read more
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site